Hi ReynoldsPackaging1,

Welcome to the IFSQN forums
Falls under 2.5.4 Internal Audits and Inspections (Mandatory).
The requirements for Internal audits are for them to be conducted in full and at least annually covering all applicable requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code annually.
One annual audit using an SQF Checklist would be acceptable but good practice would be to conduct your audits throughout the year. As other members have posted the checklist can easily be divided into workable sections to use for individual internal audits - No point in trying to reinvent the wheel
Also note: 2.5.4.3 Regular inspections of the site and equipment shall be planned and carried out to verify Good Manufacturing Practices and facilities and equipment maintenance is compliant to the SQF Food Safety Code: the Manufacturing of Food Packaging.
The SQF Food Safety Code, Guidance and Checklists for Food Packaging can be downloaded on this webpage:
https://www.sqfi.com...-food-packaging
Kind regards,
Tony
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